As Florence Bears Down, Merkley Slams Administration for Transferring FEMA Money to Immigrant Detention
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley issued the following statement after releasing documents that show the Trump Administration transferred approximately $10 million away from FEMA to fund the administration’s immigration detention initiatives: “This is a scandal. At the start of hurricane season—when American citizens in Puerto Rico and the
RUBIO, MERKLEY, COLLEAGUES URGE POMPEO TO SECURE RELEASE OF REUTERS JOURNALISTS IN BURMA COVERING ROHINGYA ATROCITIES
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Marco Rubio (R-FL) and Jeff Merkley (D-OR) today urged Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to secure the release of Reuters journalists Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo, who were wrongfully detained on December 12, 2017 while investigating a massacre of Rohingya Muslims and sentenced to
Senators Press Administration for Answers on Reports of CBP Blocking Asylum Seekers at Ports of Entry
WASHINGTON, D.C. – A group of nine U.S. Senators, led by Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley, today pressed the head of Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) about persistent reports that Border Patrol agents are blocking asylum seekers from coming into legal ports of entry to present their asylum claims. In its
Merkley Statement on John McCain
“I am deeply saddened to learn of John McCain’s passing. He led a courageous and remarkable life, made tremendous sacrifices, and carried a deep love for our nation. He was a true American hero, and it was an honor to serve with him in the Senate. My thoughts and prayers
Merkley Announces Support for Proposal to Rename Russell Senate Office Building
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley released the following statement expressing his support for the proposal to rename the Russell Senate Office Building for Senator John McCain: “Senator Russell fought his entire career to preserve the institution of segregation. It’s past time to remove his name from this position
Merkley Statement on Defense Spending
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley released the following statement regarding the combined Labor-Health and Human Services/Defense appropriations bill: “I voted for this bill today because it includes important priorities for Oregon and our nation, including training the National Guard to fight wildfires, supporting nursing workforce development, conducting critical
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